The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
€ 19,900
€ 29,800
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
58.7
70.4
81.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
168.7
105.9
170.2
168.7 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.94 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
CD
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DLA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
117 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
85.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
